Doctors and experts call for the development of a roadmap to improve the management of patients with bleeding disorders in Morocco.
Casablanca, May 17, 2025 – The city of Casablanca hosted the specialized scientific meeting "Master Class in Hemostasis" on May 15 and 16. This event was organized by the Private Faculty of Medicine of Marrakech in partnership with the Promalab Medical Diagnostic Foundation and featured a panel of Moroccan and international physicians and experts specialized in blood disorders and coagulation.
The scientific event highlighted significant challenges related to blood coagulation disorders, such as hemorrhages and thrombosis, which pose an increasing threat to public health due to their complex diagnostics and various causes, both hereditary and acquired. Participants unanimously stressed the importance of adopting a multidisciplinary approach that combines medical and scientific expertise from both public and private sectors. They also emphasized the need for ongoing training for healthcare professionals and the harmonization of clinical practices to ensure better quality of care.
Dr. Bouchra El Maliki, Director of the Promalab Medical Diagnostic Foundation, stated that organizing this "Master Class" responds to a pressing need within the medical sector and aims to enhance the exchange of clinical and scientific knowledge about coagulation disorders while improving patient care pathways. She noted that this meeting served as an important platform for coordination among various stakeholders, laying the groundwork for a national roadmap based on international standards and the latest scientific recommendations.
El Maliki emphasized that the event, which saw broad participation from physicians across Morocco and beyond, reflects a collective commitment to strengthening the management of patients suffering from bleeding or thrombotic disorders, whether hereditary conditions like hemophilia or von Willebrand disease, or acquired conditions related to pregnancy, surgical interventions, tumors, or the use of anticoagulants.
Professor Moulay Ismaïl El Alami, President of the International University of Medicine in Marrakech, underscored that this meeting aligns with national priorities to facilitate citizens’ access to quality healthcare services, in accordance with the High Directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI – may God assist him – which call for the development of the health system through the promotion of scientific research, the reinforcement of continuing medical education, and the enhancement of healthcare practitioners’ skills.
The professor indicated that this event reflects a spirit of shared responsibility in improving the health of citizens, emphasizing that training the doctors of tomorrow in renowned academic institutions is a fundamental pillar for modernizing the national healthcare sector.
The discussions covered a range of critical and up-to-date topics, including the latest scientific advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of coagulation disorders. Interactive presentations and collaborative workshops brought together various specialties to share experiences and align practices according to modern medical standards.
Dr. Mustapha El Machrekhi, one of the key speakers at the congress, emphasized that “medical science is vibrant and constantly evolving, making it essential to keep pace with its advancements and share knowledge with the medical community and society as a whole.” He stressed that innovation, experience, and continuous training are crucial keys to building a modern medical practice that meets current challenges.
The meeting concluded with concrete recommendations aimed at improving the management of patients suffering from coagulation disorders through the establishment of a national network of best practices founded on cooperation among different concerned sectors, and the development of diagnostic and treatment mechanisms. This aims to ensure better quality care and greater effectiveness in the face of clinical developments.
Overall, this scientific event marks a significant step toward the establishment of an effective health policy in the field of blood-related diseases, addressing citizens’ needs and the High Royal Guidelines on health sector reform, while reinforcing the principle of complementarity among stakeholders to provide health services that meet the highest international standards.
